Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra ship in two weeks, but some may get them sooner

Samsung's second and final major launch event of the year kicked off moments ago. The company's latest devices, including the brand-new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the ultra-thin Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, are now available for pre-order.

However, they won't be shipping for a couple more weeks. At least that's the plan, but Samsung hasn't always stuck to its initial launch plans.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra are available for pre-order starting today, July 22, and will officially go on store shelves globally on August 7. But in reality, they might reach your address earlier if you pre-order.

In theory, the sooner you place your Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Fold 8 Ultra pre-order, the sooner you should receive your phone once shipping begins.

In practice, it doesn't always work that way. Samsung has often pleasantly surprised pre-order customers with early Galaxy shipments that reached their destination before the pre-order window closed.

There's no guarantee this will happen again during the Galaxy Z8 pre-order period, but if history is any indication, some early buyers may receive their Folds a little earlier than others.

Regardless, the official release date is August 7, so mark your calendar if you're planning to pre-order one of Samsung's latest Folds.

NOTE: Release dates may differ in some markets.

Before deciding which foldable phone to buy this year, check out our hands-on videos and comparisons. Samsung's naming scheme for the 2026 lineup can be a little confusing for anyone who hasn't kept up with the news.

This year, the regular Fold format we're all familiar with is called Fold Ultra, while the standard Fold name now belongs to a brand-new model with a wider, passport-style aspect ratio.

Lastly, if you're planning to pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, visit your regional Samsung online shop for details on available pre-order perks, as they vary by market.